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Innovation hub for Dun Laoghaire axed REBECCA RYAN THE developer behind plans to turn Dun Laoghaire’s former ferry terminal into one of Europe’s largest technology innovation centres has pulled the plug on the project.

The CEO of the Harbour Innovation Campus, Philip Gannon terminated his

lease on the ferry terminal building after discovering that the tenant at the time, the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company, which earlier this month moved under the control of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC), failed to obtain the necessary foreshore licence to lease the building.

Planning permission was secured in

August for the 7000sqm Harbour Innovation Campus which would attract the world’s best-known technology companies to Dun Laoghaire.

It was expected to support 1,000 jobs and bring additional annual income of around €6 million per year to the town.

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MAKE sure to pick up next week’s edition of Dublin Gazette and see our fantastic nine-page Spotlight on Churchtown Village supplement.

It is packed with local news and photos from yesteryear, as well as news of exciting developments happening in the village.

Read about the great specials that local businesses have to offer as well as residents reminiscing of times past.

Also, don’t miss the exclusive interview with lifelong resident Doreen Cosgrave, as she remembers the Churchtown of old.

Joy as road re-opens

OPENING after 345 days of closure, locals are “overjoyed” that Edmondstown Road has reopened.

The road was closed in November 2017 after illegal excavation works caused the partial collapse of the road, which caused huge inconvenience to locals who were forced to take long detours.

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ROAD FORCED TO CLOSE AFTER ILLEGAL EXCAVATION

Joy as road opens following nearly year-long closure AFTER 345 days of closure, locals are “overjoyed” that Edmondstown Road has reopened.

The road was closed in November 2017 after illegal excavation works caused the partial collapse of the road, which caused huge inconvenience to locals who were forced to take long detours and had a “detrimental impact” on local businesses.

L o ca l s ca m p a i g n e d tirelessly for the reopening of the road, and at the end of August South Dublin County Council announced that repair works would be carried out on the road as the legal process against the unauthorised excavation was taking longer than expected.

Local resident Miriam Mason told Dublin Gazette her journey time has drastically reduced since the reopening of the road.

“Frankly I don’t know myself! You don’t know what you have until it’s taken away from you.

“It’s just a joy to go up and down that road.

What was taking me up to 35 minutes early in the morning is now taking me four to five minutes just to get down to

Ballyboden.

“It is fantastic. Today I saw the 61 [bus] going down the road. It’s not a frequent bus, but for those who use it is a lifeline and has been denied to them for a year. It was a sight for sore eyes.”

Miriam said the locals are extremely happy and relieved with the reopening of the road last Friday.

“People are overjoyed.

On the community WhatsApp last Thursday and Friday there was a great sense of joy and relief.

“The bonus was, it was not due to open until early December, but the contractors seem to be super-efficient.”

Local TD John Lahart (FF) said Edmondstown Road users can finally get back to normal.

“The forced closure of Edmonstown Road, Rathfarnham last

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It’s just a joy to go up and down that road

November has caused immense inconvenience for local residents.

“It’s my understanding that there will be some additional minor works

FASTNews

Artist fulfils goal to meet sporting hero STEPASIDE artist Andre Mooney got the opportunity to meet one of his sporting heroes to present a painting he did of him. Andre (30) has become very popular in painting portraits of well-known faces and meeting them for signings.

He has already met the likes of Johnny Sexton, Gerry Adams, Denis Irwin, Dublin GAA players and Mo Salah.

He was invited to meet Paul Scholes in Bray recently and told Dublin Gazette it was “great to meet him.”

“When he got out of the car he seen the painting and he said ‘well I know who that is’ with a big smile.

“He loved the painting. I’ve met a few celebs now, but this was my favourite because Scholes was my idol growing up as a kid, I was big United fan.”

Break-ins up in Sallynoggin

The newly opened road

carried out on the route over the course of the next week.”

Councillor Emma Murphy also welcomed the news and said: “The local residents have been hugely affected and the ir hard work and perseverance has really paid off - I cannot commend them highly enough.”

On the Reopen

E d m o n d s t o w n Ro a d Now Facebook page, locals expressed their delight.

Lisa Keogh said: “Well d o n e eve r yo n e w h o wo r ke d to o p e n t h e road!”

Sam Campbell said: “Brilliant news. Dad can finally travel up to mam in Mount Venus.”

Fiona Price said: “Hip hip hooray.”

LOCALS are being warned after a rise in break-ins in the Sallynoggin area. Residents have been posting on Facebook group Sallynoggin Community to warn others about the incidents.

One woman reported her house was robbed a few weeks ago. The thieves stole a precious necklace given to her at her father’s funeral and her mother’s engagement ring.

She said: “They pulled my house apart and took the two items that were a most sentimental representative of my mam and dad.”

Local resident Sonya said two young lads tried to break in to her house last Thursday. She said the incident has left her feeling “sick and terrified”.

“I couldn’t believe it. I’m here 17 years and in that time three houses in my cul-de-sac have been robbed. I was collecting my granddaughter from dancing and when I came back there were marks on the front door. My husband said it was an attempted break-in [and that] it looked like it was done with a screwdriver.

They dented the front door along the side and the seal. There was damage done to the door.”

Sonya thinks the robbers were disturbed. She called the gardai who have logged the incident as an attempted break-in.

Sonya is now installing an alarm system, but she said she still feels scared.

“I felt sick. Terrified. I have an escape plan. I have a baseball bat and I hammered nails into it. I’ve been on to a security company. I’m not taking any chances.”

Sonya also said there have been reports of suspicious vehicles around the area, which she described as “a white van, two young lads on bikes and four lads in a blue car.”

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STILLORGAN: PET MAKING A GREAT RECOVERY FOLLOWING TRAUMATIC ORDEAL

Lucky escape for pup after swallowing 30cm arrow REBECCA RYAN

A LOCAL pup had a lucky escape after surgery saved him when he swallowed a 30cm children’s arrow whole.

Four-month-old Hungarian Vizsla Loki was taken into the Village Vets in Stillorgan by his owner when the pup was out of sorts and vomiting.

The vet on duty, Ruth Wo l fs o n , fe l t L o k i’s stomach and could feel a

lump the size of a small plum.

T h e x- r ay s h owe d something unusual in Loki’s stomach and he was rushed to surgery where, to the vet’s sur-

MD of Village Vets Charles Cosgrove told Dublin Gazette that Loki is very lucky the arrow did not cause any internal damage.

“Luckily enough the

prise, they removed a children’s toy arrow from his stomach.

arrow hadn’t perforated anything.

“It was a kid’s arrow

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Luckily enough the arrow hadn’t perforated anything

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Successful marking of centenary

Loki and vet Colm Conlon with the arrow

with a foam velcro stopper at the end of it.

“We’re not quite sure how it was ingested. The owner’s kids had made them aware that they were missing an arrow but never really thought that he would have eaten it.

“But even if he did, that he would chew it up into smaller pieces.

We often find that dogs chew up pencils and var-

ious kids’ toys and eat them, but they would never eat them whole.”

Charles said Loki is making a great recovery. “ He ’s d o i n g g o o d , He’s still a crazy puppy bouncing around the place and doing ok.”

Charles had this message for pet owners in relation to children’s toys and other potentially harmful objects.

“The most important thing is to try and gather up kids’ toys and keep kids aware of the dangers of these things.

“It’s just being sensible and keeping things out of reach.

“Also provide dogs specific toys for their dogs. These toys tend to be a lot more robust, a lot less destroyable and not as easy to swallow.”

A REVIEW of the recent marking of the centenary of the Mail Boat Leinster disaster, reports that in over 30 major events that were held, all proved successful.

The report also asserted that the emphasis on involving local communities proved to be a “resounding success”.

The report is also satisfied that the message got through to the public that among those who died on the ship were ordinary people including postal workers, crew members, nurses returning to work in British hospitals and members of the public using the main means of transport between Ireland and Britain in those days.

This, the report claims, has changed the image of the ship being just a troop carrier for the “inglorious” World War 1.

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Oatlands children dressed up raising money for charity

Stillorgan students raise over 6,000 STILLORGAN students have raised thousands of euros for an education charity. On October 26, 400 students from Oatlands Primary School did their annual walk for the Mellon Educate Trust.

Students dressed up for the event and school principal, Ber O’ Sullivan said it was a great day.

“We are delighted to have raised over €6,000 over the past 12 years with this fun Halloween themed event. The children really enjoy the event and we believe that it is never too early to get children involved in helping others, even if in this case it means dressing up as a witch or wizard.”

Mellon Educate is an Irish-based African development charity founded by developer and philanthropist Niall Mellon in 2002 and established as a charitable company in 2004.

Senator off to US for observation mission LOCAL Senator Victor Boyhan is heading to Washington USA as part of an international election observation delegation.

United States elections will be held on Tuesday, November 6 and on Election Day, observers, including Senator Boyhan, will monitor the opening of polling stations, the vote cast, and the counting and tabulation of results.

Senator Boyhan said he is looking forward to the observer mission and seeing the US Senate and House of Representatives in Washington.

“I am greatly honoured to be part of this observer mission and see at first hand the American ‘plurality’ electoral system at work.

“My involvement in the OSCE, Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, is varied, election observations are just one strand of the important international work that the OSCE undertakes.”

Monkstown Village Improvement initiative shortlisted for award A MONKSTOWN Village Improvement Scheme has been shortlisted in the Local Authority Engineering Initiative Award category.

Developed by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Atkins, the improvement initiative has enhanced the village through physical improvements and repurposing of public infrastructure, such as roads, footpaths and lighting.

Since the completion of the works, there has been a transformative change: trafficcalming measures enhance road safety; improved conditions for pedestrians and

cyclists encourage a healthier lifestyle, and better access for mobility and visually impaired persons enhances their social engagement.

The Local Authority Engineering Initiative Award is just one of twelve category awards which will be presented at the forthcoming Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards.

Engineers Ireland is also urging the public to now vote online for what they consider to be the best overall national Engineering Project of the Year before the midnight deadline of Friday, November 2.

PEOPLE: CABINTEELY WOMAN IN POPULAR RTE SHOW

Cabinteely’s Liz Valoor cooking with chef Catherine Fulvio. Picture: Andres Poveda

Closer family ties are on the menu after TV show REBECCA RYAN

A CABINTEELY woman is one of 12 Irish contestants to feature in the returning popular RTE series, Tastes Like Home, with Catherine Fulvio.

Over six weeks, chef Catherine Fulvio will travel to six families in Ireland and abroad to help her establish a meal that ‘tastes like home’.

Liz Valoor is in the opening episode and will teach Catherine how to make her special Fish Molee, Kerala Fish Curry and Lemon and Turmeric Rice, which is a favourite of her son James.

James has been living in New Zealand for 14 years and works as a sports scientist.

The show opens with Catherine spending time with Liz in Cabinteely before the Tastes Like Home team take to the skies and travel to Wellington to meet James and re-create

the much-loved recipe from home.

Speaking of her experience on the show Liz, a retired deputy principal in a Deis school in Loughlinstown, said doing the show helped her connect with her son even more.

“I thought filming would be intimidating, the preparation for family and friends daunting, yet from the beginning everything fell into place.

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It was a great experience and my friends loved the food

“The first sunny day and we sat outside. Catherine was so friendly and natural and made it a joy to be part of the programme.

“Tastes Like Home was special on many levels. It helped me connect

with James through a time in the past that we both resonated with and were able to bring it into the present.

“We will have a very special record for James and his family forever more. You can’t get better than that.”

James was also thrilled with the opportunity and said, “it was a great experience and my friends loved the food”.

Sales director of Londis Conor Hayes said: “The Irish are no strangers to the emotional relationship between food and family, and it’s this local connection that inspires our commitment to the sponsorship of the show year on year.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Catherine Fulvio and RTE for a third year on this TV series, bringing homely recipes to Irish families around the world.”

Liz’s episode will air on RTE ONE at 7.30pm on November 5.

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PEOPLE : CANCER SURVIVOR ANDREA MARTIN SHARES HER STORY TO HELP OTHERS

Dun Laoghaire woman named as patient ambassador REBECCA RYAN

A DUN LAOGHAIRE woman with a rare cancer has been named as patient ambassador for a new awareness campaign.

Andrea Martin lives with neuroendocrine tumours (NETS) which is a group of rare slow growing cancers.

NET Patient Network and pharmaceutical company Novartis have launched the ‘expand your network’ campaign, in advance of the global awareness day on November 10, to help raise awareness of the cancers and the impact they can have on a person’s quality of life.

A n d re a i s a s e l femployed lawyer specialising in media and entertainment law. She said she was diagnosed with NETs in 2015.

“For years leading up to my diagnosis I was experiencing episodes of extreme pain and nausea, I constantly had problems with my digestion.

“I had a gastroscopy, blood tests and an ultrasound, but nothing ever showed up.

“During one particularly bad episode, my sister convinced me to visit Blackrock Clinic, that’s when I had a CT scan and they discovered the tumour on my pancreas.

“I was very lucky that the surgeon on call that weekend was a NET specialist who decided more investigation was needed.”

Andrea had an operation and is not afraid of the cancer returning because she knows there is some-

thing that can be done if it does come back.

“They told me they were going to operate and that I would be fine. It was such a reassurance and I really got a new lease of life from that. I was assured from the start if you are to get a cancer diagnosis, this is a good one to get.

“They were so reassuring the whole way through. They removed the entirety of the tumour and monitor me annually.”

Andrea said she would

like to see GPs and Oncologists develop a greater awareness of NETs so they know to look out for it and can work in collaboration with NET specialists to detect it early.

Her message to people who get the diagnosis is: “It is not a terminal diagnosis, there is so much that can be done.

“Don’t panic, this is a slow growing tumour, there are a lot of treatment options available. Between the NET Patient Network

and the NET specialist team, there is a wealth of support out there.”

As part of the campaign, NET Patient Network is also inviting all people in Dublin living with NETs to attend their annual event which is taking place on November 3 in the Devere Hall, University College Cork.

To register for the event email info@netpatientnetwork.ie and for more information visit www. netpatientnetwork.ie

Andrea Martin was named as patient ambassador for a new awareness campaign

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GALLERIES

Bloss Winter Capsule launch

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LOSS founders, designers Emma Manley and Jenny Huston, together with their accountant Paul Haycock, imagined the showcase as a new channel to sell Irish luxury designs. The store will host a range of cutting edge and classic, Irish designed women’s, men’s and children’s fashions as well as homewares, jewellery, millinery and accessories.

BLOSS, the phonetic spelling for Irish word ‘blas’, meaning taste, is everything the design duo wanted to capture in this collection. Bringing together some of the country’s finest creative minds in a perfectly curated space in one of Ireland’s top retail destinations.

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SANDYFORD: CALL TO TRANSFER SITE TO SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOCAL FAMILIES

Thousands sign petition to stop sale of NAMA site REBECCA RYAN

OVER 3,000 people have signed a petition to attempt to stop the sale of a Sandyford NAMA site.

The petition calls for the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, to halt the sale of a site in the Sandyford Business District, which received full planning permission for 460 homes and com-

munity facilities in July.

Dundrum Housing Action spokesperson, Brian Leeson, told Dublin Gazette that under the current plan, the site and the apartments will be sold to the private sector.

Mr Leeson wants the government to direct NAMA to transfer the site to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Coun-

cil to secure affordable housing for local families.

“It would be an act of economic stupidity and social vandalism to sell this site when thousands of local people are being denied affordable secure housing.

“Media speculation suggest IRES REIT to be a likely buyer of the site. IRES already own

Over 3,000 people have signed a petition to attempt to stop the sale of a Sandyford NAMA site

more than 700 homes in the Sandyford Business District and are seeking planning permission for more than 500 additional units on two new sites.

“The rents charged

by IRES are now averaging more than €2,200 per month, a rate that is simply unaffordable for people on low and middle incomes.

“The government needs to take action

to increase the pool of affordable housing in Rathdown. This site represents an ideal opportu-

the sale of the site and instead use it to provide secure affordable public homes for 460 low and

nity to do just that.”

Dundrum Housing Action is calling on the gove r n m e n t to s to p

middle income families.

Mr Leeson added: “The government has already announced the

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It would be an act of economic stupidity and social vandalism to sell this site

Successful debut book launch for Rathfarnham native A RATHFARHAM man is “very happy” after the successful launch of his debut horror book.

Sean O’Connor’s The Mongrel tells the story of pregnant Erin Greene and her fiance Philip who decide to go for a drive to the Wicklow Mountains.

However, a simple oversight leaves them both stranded, with no fuel and a blizzard looming.

The book launch took place in Dublin’s Hodges Figgis on October 23 and was a huge success with the hardback selling out on the night. Sean said he is delighted with how it went.

“The reception was positive, with the hardback selling out on the night.

“One of my personal highlights was getting to finally meet my editor in person.

But, also getting to meet and sign books for readers/people I didn’t know personally.

“This gave me a huge boost and I feel privileged to be able to entertain them with my book.

“I am besotted that they made the effort to come along and support the launch and horror fiction in general.

“To me, this is a sure sign of a genuine interested in the genre on home soil.”

Sean’s debut book The Mongrel is available in every good book store. For more information visit www.seanoconnor.org

Sean reading from his book at the launch

development of a ‘costrental’ housing complex on the site of the former St Michael’s Estate in Inchicore, so we know there is no legal or other impediment to a similar development in Sandyford. “ Un ive rs a l M ixe d Income Public Housing forms the backbone of Vienna’s hugely successful housing system. If it works there, it can work in Dublin too.”

Stackstown pair eye up trophy STACKSTOWN Golf Club in Rathfarham have won the All-Ireland Final of NCBI Specsavers HolmPatrick Cup in St. Andrew’s Links, Scotland.

All-Ireland champions Tom Collins and Frank Newman (pictured) from Stackstown Golf Club represented Dublin.

Others included Glaisne McKevitt and Alan McGrath from Greenore Golf Club for Leinster; Darragh Loftus and Joe Hussey from Strandhill Golf Club, for Connacht and Ulster; Tomas Collins and Shane Sherlock from Blarney Golf Club for Munster.

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DEVELOPER SCRAPS PLANS FOR FERRY TERMINAL

Bad news as plans ditched for digital hub FROM PAGE 1

It was also forecast to deliver almost €15m in rent and rates to DLRCC over the next 10 years.

Mr Gannon said he spent more than 12 months negotiating the lease, in addition to long delays with the planning process.

He said it is “very disappointing” to discover that just seven weeks after receiving planning permission, the landlord did not actually have any legal right to lease the building, despite advertising it for lease two years ago.

“You would think that Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC) would have taken care of such basic requirements before advertising the property in the first place.

“When I was told that the Chief Executive of DLHC was still trying to obtain the foreshore license, I

FASTNews

Call for transport police to be introduced

THERE has been a call for dedicated transport police to be introduced, after the number of incidents on public transport have increased.

Fresh calls for the force have been issued as news emerged that An Garda Siochana had to deal with over 400 complaints of antisocial behaviour, predominately on trains, in addition to 43 assaults.

The Government is aiming to improve the experience of passengers with the move, and to ensure the safety of drivers and those on public transport.

Central Statistics Office figures detail that the amount of people opting for public transport is growing consistently as people leave their cars at home.

Labour spokesperson for Transport, Senator Kevin Humphreys said: “I am calling on the Minister to bring forward legislation before we hit peak customer journey numbers by next summer.”

decided to cut my losses and pull the plug on Dun Laoghaire. I am now looking at other buildings in and around Dublin.”

Empty The Ferry Terminal building has lain empty since the Stena Line ended its ferry service in 2014.

On October 3, control of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company was transitioned over to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.

Local Senator Victor Boyhan has called on all public representatives and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to work together to secure an alternative site can be within the town of Dun Laoghaire.

He said: “The €20 million plan to transform the St Michael’s Pier building into the largest technology hub in Ireland, supporting

up to 50 companies and as many as 1,000 jobs is now dead in the water.”

In a statement, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council told Dublin Gazette that approval in principle to the foreshore application was granted by the Department of Housing Planning and Environment on October 1, 2018 and had been referred to the Chief States Solicitors Office for drafting.

“The council was taken aback at the press release from the developer with regards to the Harbour Innovation centre. Clearly this is a very disappointing development.

“The council still supports the project and believes it can proceed at this location which would provide a transformative space for business and will also impact so positively on the town of Dun Laoghaire.”

Barnardos opens its new charity shop in Dalkey BARNARDOS children’s charity was joined by fashion stylist Cathy O’Connor (left) for the launch of their brand new charity shop last week. The new shop, on Convent Road in Dalkey, will be the ninth addition to the charity’s network of shops. Also pictured is Barnardos volunteer Denise Hugh Jones and Barnardos CEO Suzanne Connolly. Pictures: Crispin Rodwell

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Irish Girl Guides’ Dun Olaf District event in Dundrum

Author Sarah Webb signing copies for Ellen and Elizabeth. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh Photography

Blazing A Trail A

UTHOR Sarah Webb launched her book ‘Blazing a Trail’ - Irish Women Who Changed the World which was illustrated by Lauren O’Neill and which celebrates the women who fought to change history at The Lexicon in Dun Laoghaire.

From fearless aviator, Lady Mary Heath, the first woman in the world to parachute from an aeroplane, to Margaret Bulkley, the 18th-century surgeon who lived as a man, meet 28 remarkable Irish women who have taken the world by storm.

Packed with fun, fascinating facts and stunning, full-page illustrations, this book celebrates the trail blazers who have shaped the world we live in.

Mia Fronholz, Alice O’Brien, Leah McConnell and Iris Duignan

Author Sarah Webb

Councillor Ossian Smyth, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Penny O’Neill, Louise Michael and Fergal Duignan

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF SOME OF THE LANDMARK’S CURRENT TOP EXHIBITS

JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AT TRINITY COLLEGE WITH MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPTS AND MODERN SCIENCE EXHIBITIONS

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RINITY College is located in the heart of the Dublin City and home to the stunning Book of Kells.

Trinity is also Ireland’s highest ranked university. It is home to 17,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across all the major disciplines in the arts and humanities, and in business, law, engineering, science, and health sciences.

For visitors, Authenticity Tours offers a combined ticket which incorporates discounts on the cost of a guided tour of Trinity College Dublin and the admission fee to the Book of Kells and Old Library Exhibition.

Lasting 35 minutes, the tour encompasses the four major squares of the College. It provides visitors with an insight into the more than four-hundred-year history of the College. All of the guides are knowledgeable and enthusiastic students of Trinity College Dublin.

AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT TRINITY COLLEGE

THE BOOK OF KELLS HIGHLIGHT: SEE THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT THE Book of Kells Exhibition is a must-see on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin and attracts over half a million visitors to the college each year.

The Book of Kells is Ireland’s greatest cultural treasure and the world’s most famous medieval manuscript. The 9th century book is a richly decorated copy of the four Gospels of the life of Jesus Christ.

Originally a single volume, it was rebound in four volumes in 1953 for conservation reasons. On display in Trinity since the 19th century, two volumes are normally on display, one opened at a major decorated page, the other at a text opening. It is accompanied by two pocket gospels. .

SCIENCE GALLERY HIGHLIGHT: UNIQUE EXHIBITIONS IN 2008, a forgotten corner of Trinity College Dublin was transformed into a living experiment called Science Gallery Dublin.

Internationally recognised as a leading cultural venue, Science Gallery Dublin presents contemporary art and science exhibitions alongside a cutting-edge programme of events including talks, workshops, music performances, food presentations and film screenings.

With three exhibition openings a year, the themes explored change regularly and vary widely from light to love and the end of the world to fakery.

THE LONG ROOM HIGHLIGHT: 1916 PROCLAMATION OF THE IRISH REPUBLIC THE main chamber of the Old Library is the Long Room.

At nearly 65 metres in length, it is filled with 200,000 of the Library’s oldest books and is one of the most impressive libraries in the world.

Other treasures in the Long Room include one of the few remaining copies of the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic which was read outside the General Post Office on 24 April 1916 by Patrick Pearse at the start of the Easter Rising.

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Marathon efforts for others

OVER 20,000 runners took to the Fitzwilliam Square start line to participate in the 39th running of the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon on Sunday, 28th October, making it the fifth largest marathon in Europe.

It was an Ethiopian double win, as Asefa Bekele and Mesera Dubiso won the men’s and women’s races respectively.

Bekele took home the men’s title with a winning time of 2:13:23, while Dubiso won in 2:33:48.

Lizzie Lee took third place overall but won the women’s Irish National Marathon title in an incredible time of 2:35:04.

Mick Clohisey took home the Athletics Ireland National Marathon title here in a time of 2:15:57.

Team Archie during the 2018 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

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FEATURES

JUNE RODGERS

30 years and counting for funny lady REBECCA RYAN

DUBLIN Gazette caught up with the hilarious Tallaght performer, June Rodgers, who is very excited to be celebrating 30 years in the biz.

“I can’t believe I’m heading into my 30th year in showbusiness.

“And obviously you wouldn’t think I’m heading into my 60th birthday year, with my youthful looks and the body of a 16-yearold.”

June said she got into show biz “by chance.”

“I didn’t go to dance schools or anything, they weren’t around then.

It was just by fluke I got involved in it all those years ago when John Player Tops was running.

“My mam and dad had a good sense of humour. We used to always go for Sunday drives. My sister Linda and I would be killing each other in the back seat and my parents used to sing away in the front seat probably to drown out the fighting. So, the singing probably came from there!”

Reflecting on career highlights, June said selling out a nationwide tour in 2014 was incredible. Joe Duffy also presented her with an award for being the first female comedian of character comic to sell out the Bord Gais Energy Theatre during the tour.

Although June was born and bred in Tallaght village, her family is from Rathfarnham and she is really looking forward to doing the new show

in Taylor’s Lane.

“I’m so excited about this year’s show, because I’ve been working all year on new funny characters and hilarious scripts, and old favourites like my nemesis, Jacinta O’Brien, Tom Jones – or more Tomo Jones, and Oliver Bond ‘The Spy Who Loafed Me’ will of course make their appearance.

“We have a cast of six singers and dancers. It’s a two-hour show of comedy, song and dance. We will have a Christmas theme, fully costumed and music from the 60s, 70s and 80s and I’ll be popping in and out with different characters.

“It’s a show for all ages. It’s not a pantomime it’s a family show. I don’t use language on stage. There’s inu-

Tallaght funny woman and national favourite June Rodgers

endo that mammy’s and daddy’s get.”

The evening and daytime shows take place from November 30th until December 31st. Tickets

for dinner and show are €55, show only €30 and New Year’s Eve Gala Night €65.

You can book tickets on 01 494 2311 or online at

www.junerodgers.eventbrite.com Special accommodation deals are also available at the nearby Clayton Hotel in Leopardstown.

Dublin honours female history makers 1918 was momentous in Irish history with many of the events of that year shaping the world we live in today.

November ‘18 brought an end to the First World War and was followed by a general election the following month in which women had the right to vote for the first time.

Dublin hosts two events this month to mark the centenary of partial women’s suffrage and honour the Irishwomen across the globe who struggled for their own professional recognition, and for justice and equality for others.

Opening first is a ‘pop-up women’s museum’ curated by the historian, Sinéad McCoole commemorating

Women in Politics and Public Life 1918-2018 and is on show in the Coach House, Dublin Castle from 1st November.

This exhibition looks at the key women who have contributed over the past 100 years to shaping the State.

It also looks at social and political issues which affected women by providing a time-line of the century, the feminisation of Irish history.

The other exhibition is ‘Blazing a Trail: Lives and Legacies of Irish Diaspora Women’ which runs at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum from 12th to 25th November.

It celebrates the lives and legacies of 21 pioneering

Dublin Castle will host a ‘Pop-Up Museum’

Irish diaspora women of the 19th and 20th centuries who blazed a trail in a wide range of fields and is a collaboration between EPIC, Herstory and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Dr Angela Byrne, DFAT Historian-in-Residence at EPIC and curator of ‘Blazing a Trail’, says: “This is the first time there has been an exhibition celebrating what Irish diaspora women have accomplished.

I’m delighted to be bringing these stories to an audience both in Ireland and to the global Irish community.

There’s a wider rediscovery and awareness of Irish women’s histories taking place right now which is very encouraging to see.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Award winning Artist and illustrator Roger O’Reilly and his wife Una ar pictured at the launch of his book “Lighthouses of Ireland by in the Irish Lights Building in Dun Laoghaire. Pictures: Michael Chester

Lighthouses of Ireland book launched in Dun Laoghaire

National Women’s Champion, Lizzie Lee, and Athletics Ireland National Champion, Mick Clohisey with race director Jim Aughney and Harry Gorman. Pictures: Ramsey Cardy, Sportsfile

Dublin City Marathon O

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ollins Press introduce The Lighthouses of Ireland book. It is the work of artist and illustrator Roger O’Reilly who grew up near the pilot lights marking the entrance to the Boyne Estuary in County Meath, while the light of Rockabill lighthouse off the Skerries coast illuminated the southeast horizon at night.

Gathered in this extraordinary collection of over 80 individual illustrations, each beloved landmark has a wealth of practical and insightful information. This Illustrated celebration of the lighthouses dotted along our shores will be treasured by landlubbers and mariners alike who finds comfort, intrigue and excitement in these beautiful structures.

Deri Flood and Patrica Reidy

ver 20,000 runners took to the Fitzwilliam Square start line to participate in the 39th running of the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon, making it the fifth largest marathon in

Europe.

The overall men’s winner was Asefa Bekele of Ethiopia and overall women’s winner was Mesera Dubiso of Ethiopia. The National Women’s Champion was Lizzie Lee of Leevale AC, and the Athletics Ireland National Men’s Champion was Mick Clohisey of Raheny Shamrock A.C.

The book is available in all good bookstores now or on www.irelandposters.ie and retails at €27.99 Winner Asefa Bekele.

Lizzie Lee crosses the line

Marguerite Doyle and Lorna Garden

Yvonne Shields (Chief Executive, Commissioners of Irish Lights)

Johnboy Smith

Sven Peemoeller and Jens-Peter Wrage

Joseph Sutton heads the pack at the race start

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IT’S SANTA CYCLE TIME IT’S that time of year again – a time for giving, a time for friends and family, and a time for cycling around the capital in your finest santa suit.

The Laurel’s Cycling crew will be hosting their Santa Cycle in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital on December 2nd, following on from the success of their event last year.

Starting in the iconic Phoenix Park at 5pm, the Santa cycle will move through the city centre past the children’s hospital in Crum-

lin, before finishing off in The Laurels Bar in Clondalkin. It’s an over 16’s event, with a cycle leaving Clondalkin at 3:30pm to head to the starting point in Phoenix Park.

As part of your €30 fee to take part, you’ll get a Santa suit and a set of lights to illuminate the night as you spread your festive cheer throughout the capital.

Tickets to take part are available now from Eventbrite, and any questions on the event can be sent to laurelscyclecrew@ gmail.com.

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

DIARY

The Beauty Queen comes to Dalkey DALKEY Players present Martin McDonagh’s award winning play The Beauty Queen of Leenane from Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th November at 8pm in Dalkey Town Hall.

Mag Folan lives with her daughter Maureen on a hillside near Leenane in west Connemara.

Maureen is lonely and trapped by her manipulative mother. Their only visitors are neighbours Ray Dooley and his brother Pato who has emigrated to London.

When Mag interferes with Maureen’s

first, and perhaps only, chance of romance and happiness, a chain of horrific and tragically funny events is set in motion.

The Beauty Queen of Leenane, directed

by Aileen Byrne, is a pitch-black tale of love and leaving, desire and despair, reality and

imagination.

Join Dalkey Players for this terrifying and hilarious roller coaster ride in what promises to be a great evening of theatre.

Tickets are available via phone on 0879919261 or via email at booking@dalkeyplayers.ie

One Act Drama Festival returns to Mill Theatre THE Dundrum One Act Drama Festival returns to the dlr Mill Theatre, Dundrum, from Friday to Sunday, 2 to 4 November 2018.

The festival offers an opportunity to see nine plays produced by drama groups from around Ireland in one whirlwind weekend.

Each night will consist of three one act plays followed by an informative review by Festival Adjudicator Ciaran McCauley, a core member of the Blue Raincoat Theatre Company.

On the final night, Ciaran will have the challenging task of selecting the overall festival winners.

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There is a lot on the line as each of the drama groups will be aiming to qualify for the 2018 All Ireland One Act Finals Drama

AIMED at Ireland’s younger generations, Zeminar is a social enterprise created to bring all those invested in the development and well-being of young people in Ireland to one place.

Running from November 13th to 15th, and billed as a Wellbeing & Education movement for Generation Z, Zeminar caters for 15 to 20 year olds and their parents, teachers, mentors and coaches.

Since starting in 2016, it has grown to become the largest and most inclusive youth gathering seen in Ireland.

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. Rocket is an energetic and full of life one year old male Belgian Shepherd who cannot wait to find a loving family. His name describes his personality- he is fast and fun. Rocket is extremely intelligent and learns new things so quickly which would make him a dream dog to train. He loves playing with his toys and also enjoys spending time with people. He is super friendly to everyone he meets!

Rocket would be an ideal dog for someone who has a previous experience with high energy dogs.

This handsome boy will blossom in the right environment and make some lucky owner very happy and proud!

If you have room in your heart and home for Rocket then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE

Festival Final in Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford.

Shows start at 8pm on Friday and Saturday night and 7pm on Sunday night.

When The Beatles came to Dublin ... ZEMINAR IS ABOUT INVESTING IN YOUTH

A ONE-DAY festival dedicated to one of the world’s bestloved rock and roll bands, The Beatles, will take place at The Workman’s Club on Saturday, November 3.

Starting at 2pm, there will be a short play on When The Beatles Came To Dublin on that fateful day in 1963, as told through the perspective of Catherine Hansard – the mother of Once’s Glen Hansard.

At 3pm, there will be a Beatles table quiz, with a host of excellent questions and even better prizes, with more information on the quiz available from dublinbeatlesfestival@gmail.com.

One of the world’s best Beatles tribute bands, Revolver. will play two special sets on the day, at 8pm and 9.45pm.

Tickets for the big gig cost €20 and are available now.

Tickets and more information on all events are available now from eventbrite.ie/o/dublin-beatles-festival.

DOG OF THE WEEK

Throughout the event there will be a number of workshops, influential speakers, essential resources and fun activities for all involved.

Zeminar say that attendees will leave the event with new knowledge to help them live happier, safer, and more fulfilling lives.

In addition, Zeminar Presents is a talks series hosted on both Facebook and YouTube, where messages from the speakers at the event will be made available for everyone to see.

Tickets are available now from zeminar.ie.

Get your gaming on THE Dublin Games Festival will be hosted at the RDS in late November, and promises to be an event that will bring a ‘new experience’ to gamers from across the country.

Running all day on November 24th, the festival is scheduled to feature esports, experiences, a marketplace, business and music - as well as the all important gaming aspect.

‘DGF’ is the sister event to the ever-popular Dublin Games Summit and Dublin Games Week, so it promises to be a fantastic event for all.

Tickets for the event are priced from €20 for a day ticket, up to €125 for a ‘Super Combo Ticket’, available from dublingamesfestival.ie.

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THERE’LL BE A NEW EDUCATION DESTINATION NEXT YEAR

Student Union Officers from DIT, IT Blanchardstown and IT Tallaght celebrate the designation announcement of TU Dublin

Students ready for TU Dublin RACHEL D’ARCY

The new Grangegorman campus

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with Government ministers Richard Bruton, Paschal Donohoe and Mary Mitchell O’Connor with TU Dublin Staff

IRELAND is set to get its first Technological University in the new year, with three of the capital’s biggest Institutes of Technology joining forces.

In January 2019, Dublin Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown and Institute of Technology Tallaght will become Ireland’s first Technological University, known as TU Dublin.

The Government passed the Technological Universities Bill earlier this year, finally making it possible for the three IT’s to come together as one university.

The amalgamation of the ITs will mean that TU

Dublin will be the largest third level institution in the country when it opens it’s doors in two months time.

The new university will have 28,500 students,

to an inclusive and open learning experience for its students.

There will be a number of pathways for the diverse range of students at TU Dublin, from apprentice-

“The place where

the arts, business, science, engineering and technology will converge

and will become the place where the arts, business, science, engineering and technology converge.

TU Dublin is both practice-based and researchinformed and will be home

ships to PhD. The three different Institutes of Technology will be hosting open days across November and December on their respective campuses, where they will pro-

vide more information on the upcoming university.

There will also be the chance to attend presentations on specific programmes, the opportunity to meet with current students and staff, and to get to explore three campuses.

During a student’s college life in TU Dublin, there will be a wide range of societies and sports clubs meaning students will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy a vibrant campus life.

The open days in IT Tallaght will take place on the 9th and 10th of November, in IT Blanchardstown on November 14th.

DIT Aungier Street will also host open days on November 30th and December 1st.

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICKWEEK OF THE

NOVEMBER 1 (THURSDAY) Slayer @ 3Arena, €50

SPIRIT

HAVING made some of the most brutally aggressive music ever created, being one of four bands that defined an entire musical genre and the band other heavy acts are measured against and aspire to… after nearly 37 years and having released 12 studio albums, aging heavy metallers take their farewll

OF THE

tour to Dublin’s 3Arena

NOVEMBER 1 (THURSDAY)

LIBERTIES F

ADING photos star on the covers of Dublin rock band Fontaines D.C’s early singles, the images featuring a variety of street-famous Dubs of old. The story, we’re told, goes back to tales of local ‘characters’ passed down through generations in the west of Ireland.

When the band set up in one of Dublin’s most iconic districts, in the shadows of Guinness, they kept hearing similarly compelling stories of local ‘characters’, and the stand-outs became a core part of the band’s identity.

“We all lived in the Liberties together, and it became a big part of our lives. Both the people and the place. We’ve got so much love for it,” guitarist Carlos O’Connell tells us. “The Liberties got us really focused on authenticity, in particular in our vocals. So many Irish bands sounds Americanised.

Our band’s accent is just that: ours.”

“We’ve found that authenticity travels. People respect it, even if they don’t always 100% understand it.”

There are plenty who won’t immediately connect with the harsh, jarring backdrop to plenty of five-piece Fontaines

D.C tracks. They’re a wellconstructed affront: intense and pulsating, lyrically oblique and layered in a kind of tonal grit that makes the guitars scream and the speakers judder. The vocals are almost spoken, yet manage to twist and cut. Tracks like ‘Chequeless Reckless’, ‘Hurricane Laughter’ and pointed reference ‘Liberty Bell’ have got the band jetting around Europe, though a first album remains out of sight around the corner.

“It’s going to be as live as possible,” bassist Conor Deegan of the album they’re working towards. “It’s all written. We’ll take a few days preparing and then go through it as we set up on stage, or as near as possible.

We might get to it when we’re done touring.” There’s only a handful of touring off-days for the band between now and Christmas.

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“It’s funny that a year ago we were doing our first 2FM session and we were so excited,” Deegan recalls. “It’s become normal so quickly.

It feels great to have people coming to us, to have so much reach. The reception has been unreal, we’ve been on BBC6, Radio X, KEXP. You get caught up in the moment. We’ve had to try hard not to let days just pass by; to really appreciate it all.”

“We recently took over BBC 6Music, which was really surreal.” O’Connell says of the band’s finest off-stage moment to date. “It was so strange to do. We saw it as a chance to raise a flag for the Irish scene, so we played a lot of Irish stuff, Dublin stuff. It’s difficult to get a bit of success here. Sometimes we’re characterised as a bit of a backwater of the British scene.

Slayer @ 3Arena, €50 Max and Harvey @ The Academy, €23 One Horse Pony @ Whelan’s, €10 Martin Sexton @ Whelan’s, €28

NOVEMBER 2 (FRIDAY)

There’s so much good music here.”

“That said,” Deegan interjects, “we never wanted to be another Irish band only playing at home. Luckily, the characters we use in our songs seems to travel.”

“It’s like Ulysses, a little mythological,” he reflects on Fontaines D.C’s scatty but charistmatic take on the Liberties locals. “It’s the gravity of the ordinary, making people of central focus and importance.”

“We’re best friends, and we’re very used to the touring life now, which makes this a whole lot easier. We really love it. The album will be coming sometime in 2019, and then the touring will be heavy after that.”

That won’t be something new. “We’ve been hanging around a lot with (notoriously impressive live punk band) IDLES, O’Connell concludes.

“We keep turning up in the same place and find ourselves just hanging out. They’re like big brothers. I guess we’re learning from the best.”

Fontaines D.C return to The Liberties to support Shame at the Tivoli Theatre on November 21

Johnny Marr @ The National Stadium, sold out Bicep @ Olympia Theatre, €31 Yxng Bane @ The Academy, €15 Vulpynes @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12 Many critics tip for the best punk band to come out of Dublin this decade, fast-rising Vulpynes clatter social issues over the head with their boisterous, articulate sound.

Bodies @ The Grand Social, €10

NOVEMBER 3 (SATURDAY) The Stylistics @ Olympia Theatre, €45 Stephanie Rainey @ Whelan’s, €16 Steo Wall @ Bello Bar, €12 No More Questions @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8

NOVEMBER 4 (SUNDAY) The Decemberists @ Vicar Street, €37 Parallel Society @ The Workman’s Club, €10

NOVEMBER 5 (MONDAY) U2 @ The 3Arena, sold out Dublin’s most famous musical sons play a substantial gig that for them qualifies as small. If you’re lucky enough to be down for this one, expect a hit parade.

Sigrid @ Olympia Theatre, €26 Polica @ The Grand Social, €20

NOVEMBER 6 (TUESDAY) The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €6 U2 @ The 3Arena, sold out Anti Flag @ Cancer Bats @ Whelan’s, €20 Kacey Musgraves @ Olympia Theatre, €34 Dashboard Confessional @ The Academy, €32 Neko Case @ Vicar Street, €28

NOVEMBER 7 (WEDNESDAY) Blackberry Smoke @ The National Stadium, €29 Leon Bridges @ Olympia Theatre, €31 I Heart Joni @ Whelan’s, €15

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND BOOKS

ENTERTAINMENT

Dramady Atypical renewed for third series QUIKFLIX FLIX RACHEL D’ARCY

GROUNDBREAKING drama/ comedy Atypical has been renewed for a third season by Netflix.

The show revolves around a teenage boy living with autism, Sam, who is trying to find his way out in the world on his own with the help of his family and close friends.

Season two of the show saw Sam graduate from college, and whilst there’s no plotline for the third series of the show just yet, it looks like it may follow Sam as he heads off to college on his own.

The show has been remarked by many as an accurate portrayal

of life with autism, showcasing that those living on the spectrum can live a life just like anybody else.

Michelle Dean, who worked at the UCLA Center for Autism and Research and Treatment before was also brought into the pro-

duction to help guide an accurate depiction of autism spectrum disorder.

The series also takes a look at the issues that Sam’s family are struggling with, and how they intertwine with his developmen-

tal disorder.

Atypical has been praised for it’s view of Sam’s sister, Casey, and how she tries to handle her own teenage issues and sexuality whilst maintaining a constant presence of support for her brother.

Netflix have ordered 10 halfhour episodes for season three of the show, which will be written and executive produced by Robia Rashid.

The show’s cast features Kier Gilchrist as Sam, Brigette Lundy-Paine as Casey, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Sam and Casey’s mom Elsa and as a producer, and Michael Rapaport as Doug, Sam and Casey’s dad.

The Great British Bake Off final delivered some delicious treats, but some unsavoury points too

Bake Off final fell as flat as Ruby’s pitta breads RACHEL D’ARCY

KEEPING baking fans and the general public alike on their toes for the last two months, this year’s Great British Bake Off came to an end on Tuesday.

Hosts Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig delivered pun after pun, lightening the stressful tone of the show as the bakers battled their way to the title.

The final three - Rahul, Ruby and Kimjoy - were all put to their wits in some never before seen challenges, designed to put

their cunning as well as their bakery skills to the test.

Drama was plenty in the final, which you wouldn’t particularly expect from a woman who makes cakes of animals, a timid young man and a fitness enthusiast baking relentlessly.

Rahul suffered immensely as he created his showstopper, a glass jar exploding with the heat of the tent meaning he had to begin all over again in the final challenge.

Ruby found herself coming last in the technical

challenge, one that any cooking or baking afficionado would struggle with baking pitta bread over an open fire during one of Britain’s hottest summer days.

It was an unnecessary task, seemingly injected into the show for theatrics rather than a display of the finalists talents.

Kimjoy escaped relatively unscathed, though some may say that the talented decorator was robbed of her opportunity to snag the coveted winner’s cake stand.

A heartwarming reun-

ion of the other bakers alongside the family of the final three made for touching viewing, but this writer couldn’t help but think this final was predictable from weeks ago - including who the winner would be.

Rahul managed to bake his way to the top, despite his relentless self doubt since the beloved show began.

Some rejoiced in Rahul’s win whilst others claimed Kimjoy had been consistent weekly and deserved the title.

Regardless, despite a handful of weeks of minor to major tragedies, Rahul was named Britain’s best baker for 2018.

A wholesome montage at the end of the show caught up with the bakers and what they’re now up to after their time in the tent, and how they’ve all stayed in touch.

Overall, the final was a slight disappointment; it seemed more like a continuation of the rest of the series rather than a grand finale, with a winner who was average at best.

Streaming highlights on the way

Here’s what’s new to Netflix this November A NEW month means a whole new host of content coming to Netflix, from original shows to original movies and documentaries.

November will see the beginning of the streaming giant’s Christmas content making its way onto the platform.

Last year, Netflix’s ‘Christmas Prince’ became a global phenomenon, meaning that the odds on their holiday offerings being just as good this year are incredibly high. There’s even a sequel to ‘A Christmas Prince’ this year – ‘The Royal Wedding’, debuting on November 30th.

‘The Holiday Calendar’, premiering on November 2nd, tells the story of a talented photographer, who’s stuck in a dead-end job. She inherits an antique Advent calendar that may be predicting the future.

In ‘The Princess Switch’, out on November 16th, a down-to-earth Chicago baker and a soon-to-be princess discover they look like twins, and soon begin to hatch a Christmastime plan to trade places.

If Christmas is still months away in your mind – fear not, for there’s plenty of other options heading to Netflix this month. ‘The Kominsky Method’, starring Michael Douglas, looks at the life of a ‘briefly successful’ actor turned Hollywood acting coach.

Developed by Chuck Lorre – the same man behind the Big Bang Theory – it’s sure to be an enjoyable watch.

Netflix will also make their first foray into the docu-series world this month with ‘Westside’ on November 9th. The eight-episode series will focus on nine young, eager L.A-based musicians, with each episode focusing on their different creative processes and the trials and tribulations of pursuing their passions. It looks to be a cross between cult hit Glee and the likes of Laguna Beach and The Hills.

Outlaw King,starring Chris Pine, will also make it’s way onto the streamer on November 9th. The period drama follows Robert the Bruce’s battle to regain control after being made an outlaw by the King of England for taking the Scottish Crown.

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Property is essential viewing for families looking to locate to area HUNTERS Estate Agent are excited to present 66 Barclay Court in Blackrock, an excellently located semi-detached four bedroom property extending to 104sq.m/1,120sq.ft.

In turnkey condition, it benefits from elegant proportions and a superb orientation allowing for light filled accommodation.

Just minutes’ walk from all amenities of Blackrock, this special property is essential viewing for any family looking to locate to the area.

A spacious hallway with wood flooring greets you upon entering and to the left is a large light filled living room again with wood flooring.

The stunning fully fitted kitchen and dining room connect to the south-easterly facing rear garden through sliding doors.

On the first floor is a generous ensuite master bedroom, with built-in wardrobes, and three other double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside is a front garden with off-street

parking and pedestrian side access to the rear as and a shed for storage.

Barclay court is a quiet tree-lined culde-sac development located in the heart of Blackrock just off Temple Road.

Rockfield Park is immediately adjacent to the development and owners benefit from pedestrian access directly to it.

The property is also within walking distance of Blackrock and Monkstown Villages with all their amenities including boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops.

The area benefits from excellent transport links with the DART, City Centre bus routes (QBC), Aircoach and N11 all easily accessible.

For those with children the area is home to some of the Dublin’s best schools including Blackrock College, Willow Park, CBC Monkstown, St. Andrews and Sion Hill.

Contact Hunters Estate Agent at 01 6680008 or email citycentre@huntersestateagent.ie

Price €685,000

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PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS Terrific value for money in Meath MAYDENHAYES, homes with stunning master bedrooms with walk in wardrobes and en-suites as standard, offers terrific value for money with 3 beds from only €295,000, 4 beds from only €325,000 and 5 beds from €368,000.

All homes include impressive fitted kitchen units with provision made for fridge freezer and dishwasher, generous electrical specification throughout the house and large fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms.

The master bedroom has an en-suite and a luxurious walk in wardrobe –a huge hit with many of our fashion conscious buyers!

Each home also features an innovative ‘Dimplex A-Class’ air sourced heat pump providing domestic hot water and heating efficiently and economically; the BER Ratings are all A3.

Floor areas range from 110m2 (1185ft2) to 114m2 (1229ft2) for the 3 bed houses and from 125m2 (1350ft2) up to 142m2 (1532ft2) for the 4 beds and 153.6m2 (1653 ft2) for the 5 beds. .

For those working in the capital, regular bus and rail services connect Drogheda with Dublin and excellent roads make commuting easy.

The M1 motorway and Northern corridor makes Dublin Airport, Swords and the City even easier and quicker to get to.

Maydenhayes is at the heart of the historic and architecturally

significant Boyne Valley Region wth sites such as Newgrange, Dowth and Mellifont Abbey all close by.

Full of life there are tons of interesting outlets when it comes to sports, recreation and leisure.

The village of Mornington is home to all kinds of shops, schools, churches, and sport and leisure activities.

The local national school is very highly regarded among families currently living in the area, and there are excellent secondary schools locally, including Drogheda Grammar school.

The stand out features of this development are its wonderful location and the outstanding value on offer.

Over 137 homes at Maydenhayes are already occupied, more are ready for immediate purchase and there will be further units coming on stream shortly.

Currently there is also a fully furnished 4 bed showhouse for sale ready to walk into and there are 4 newly styled showhouses open for viewing.

The showhomes are always available to view by private appointment and are on open view Saturdays and Sundays from 2.00pm – 4.00pm and on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12 noon – 4.00pm.

To find out more please contact joint agents Knight Frank New Homes (01) 6342466 or Sherry Property Services (041) 9841149.

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THIS week, Jess Demicoli – a trainer (right) at Icon Health Club, Camden Street – says routines are great but sometimes it’s worth shaking things up and trying something new.

FROM MARATHONS to tough mudders, pilates to aerial yoga, there is just so many fitness choices available these days to choose from. But if you are looking at getting started the good news is that the trainers at Iconic Health Clubs advise keeping it simple.

They have put together a list of exercises that even the oldest and most out of shape of us can (and should) add to our workout repertoires.

WALKING Nothing quite beats a brisk walk. It is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Walking is a great exercise and helps to improve your heart health. Walking is the best exercise for sedentary individuals, especially adults, to reduce the risk of heart and cardiovascular disease and to help you lose weight. Many of our members use the treadmill to walk indoors (it’s not just for running) but if you’re not a member of gym, we recommend that you try and get as many steps into your day.

RUNNING If you want to take it up a notch, try breaking into a jog. Running in particular has health benefits that extend well beyond any pill a doctor could prescribe.

Studies have shown that running can help prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some cancers, and a host of other unpleasant conditions. What’s more, scientists have shown

that running also vastly improves the quality of your emotional and mental life. It even helps you live longer. If you are taking up running for the first time, a trainer can put together a programme for you to help build up your fitness.

Remember it’s not all about distance, when it comes to running.

SQUATS If you can do nothing else, try squats. They are a great exercise to help you stay fit as you get older. Babies can naturally squat but as we get older squats become more challenging and if this is the case, then you definitely need to start building up your squat

out your chest slightly by pulling your shoulder blades towards each other. Next bend your knees and squat down as if you were sitting into a chair. Keep your weight on your heels and keep your core tight.

PUSH-UPS Like squats, push-ups are another true whole body exercise. The pushup is often viewed as just for toning your arms but it also targets your upper body, core and your legs.

If you starting off use your knees or push-off against a wall while standing. When down on the ground, set your

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Nothing beats a brisk walk to keep you healthy and fill those lungs with fresh air

strength again. This one exercise really is a great for the whole body as it recruits your quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, abdominals and back muscles.

Stand with your feet hip-width apart with your toes pointed slightly outward. Let your arms hang loosely by your side. Engage your core muscles and push

hands at a distance that is slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and imagine pushing the floor away from you.

SWIMMING Swimming is a great cardiovascular workout, but the water also provides for resistance training to strengthen the muscles, whilst also protecting the joints.

Icon Health Club, 1-4 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2.

Telephone: 01 405 3777 www.iconhealthclub.ie

 Jessica Maile

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Set sail with the latest deals from TUI IF cruising is on your radar for 2019 then you should check out the latest deal from TUI which is offering an extra €150 saving on Marella Cruises.

From next summer, all ships in the Marella Cruises fleet will be all inclusive meaning your booking covers return flights, all tips and service charges, all-inclusive onboard accommodation, 27kg luggage allowance, entertainment and coach transfers.

For Summer 2019, three ships from the Marella Cruises fleet are available from Ireland - Marella Discovery (sails from Corfu with flights from Dublin and Belfast); Marella Discovery 2 (sails from Palma with flights from Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Shannon); Marella Dream (sails from Palma with flights from Dublin, Belfast and Cork).

Top deal for May 2019 is seven nights from Dublin to Majorca on board the Marella Dream, inside deck from €1,022 per person.

Book at your local TUI store or call 1800 927 404.

Other deals closer to home includes Christmas at Dublin’s Radisson Blu Royal Hotel from €250 per person.

The price includes two nights’ stay from December 24, including Christmas dinner, breakfast in bed and a stocking full of chocolates and crackers (01 898-2900; radissonblu.com/hotel-dublin).

If it’s sunshine you’re after Cassidy Travel has a seven-night all inclusive package to Costa Teguise in Lanzarote from €559 per person next February 24.

Accommodation is at the 3-star El Trebol (01 626-5100; cassidytravel.ie).

El Trebol in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote

Eileen Gibbons from Leitrim Cycle Trails (left) and Leitrim Tourism Officer Sinead McDermott (right), pictured at Acres Lake in Drumshanbo

LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE | SLOWER MORE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

Leitrim leading the way in slow adventure tourism A NEW concept in tourism that encourages people to slow down and immerse themselves in their experience is growing across Europe.

Slow adventure tourism is all about replacing quick fix adventure hits with a gentle experience allowing you to learn about the local environment, food and wildlife whilst taking part in an activity.

County Leitrim is leading the way here in Ireland since it’s rich in rural locations and unspoiled landscapes – and is yet to be over-run by mass tourism.

Sinead McDermott of Leitrim Tourism explained: “Leitrim is the perfect fit for slow adventure tourism which is all about creating inspiring connections with the outdoors and gives people a chance to explore and engage with our county’s wild, open and naturally beautiful places.

“From sleeping under the stars in a stunning and un-spoilt loca-

tion, to foraging for wild mushrooms and garlic on a landscape walk, or relaxing with a yoga class ahead of a guided canoe trip, there are lots of amazing slow adventure activities and experiences on offer.”

Visitors who prefer life in the slow lane can opt for one of the day trips which include guided tours where visitors get local information on the flora and fauna, stories, folklore myths and legends.

Overnight packages include accommodation close to nature such as glamping, shepherd’s huts, eco and log cabins, while slow food is also an important part of the experience, using local ingredients from local producers.

Take to the water with a stand-up paddling with an expert guide who will help you to forage as you paddle along the water.

On arrival at Ireland’s only floating boardwalk your bicycles

will be waiting to take you on a one of Ard Nahoo’s award wincycle around the hills of Sliabh ning eco-cabins with a contian Iarainn with lunch on route nental breakfast using locally before returning to the Shed Dis- produced organic food. tillery in Drumshanbo to sample Dinner provided on both some Gunpowder Gin. nights by Edergole Kitchen Alternatively you can enjoy using ingredients grown in an early morning their own organic garden. cycle from Experience an Uisce Leitrim Hour and complete village relaxation in tranquil surroundto the ings.

Lough Guided walks Allen will take you to Advent u r e local sites. GraCentre ham from Advenw h e re ture Gently will you will guide you, by canoe, forage and foron the River Bonet est bathe in One of Ard Nahoo’s award w h e re yo u w i l l places people winning eco-cabins learn some bushwould not find craft skills along by themselves. the way before takLater learn some bushcraft ing some time out for yoga. skills around the fire in the Sounds like the perfect way wild landscapes around Lough to de-stress.

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For more information see Stay two nights, midweek, in www.slowadventure.ie.

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FOOD High-end Asian Cuisine on Dublin’s Anne Street REBECCA RYAN

Winner of Best Takeaway Ireland as well as Best Takeaway Dublin and Best Takeaway Pizza Stephen O’Brien owner of Firehouse Pizza,Ballymun, with Amanda Roche Kelly, Just Eat Group.

Picture: Naoise Culhane

HATTRICK FOR BALLYMUN RESTAURANT DUBLIN won big at this year’s Just Eat National Takeaway Awards.

The fifth annual awards were held on 16 October in Number 22 in Dublin and was presented by presenter Cassie Stokes and singer Jake Carter.

There were 22 categories this

year with the new additions of Best Takeaway Vegetarian and Best Takeaway Middle Eastern.

Dublin took home 13 of the 21 awards.

Firehouse Pizza, Ballymun took home the spoils on the night. The pizza restaurant won a hattrick

and was named the Best Takeaway Ireland as well as Best Takeaway Dublin and Best Takeaway Pizza.

The restaurant said: “We are in awe. Thank you to everyone for voting and to Just Eat for an unforgettable night.”

Irish exporters meet over Brexit IRISH exporters met recently in the RDS Dublin to plan post Brexit strategies at Enterprise Ireland’s International Markets Week.

A record 650 Irish exporters attend the event over three days.

More than 150 international Market Advisors from Enterprise Ireland’s 33 overseas offices were in Ireland to participate in over 2,100 meeting.

They advised Irish companies on global export opportunities and how to diversify into new markets

Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys talking exports at the RDS Dublin

in response to Brexit.

An Enterprise Ireland survey of companies attending International Markets Week showed more than four out of five

(84%) plan to diversify into new international markets, while almost one in three (32%) will continue to expand into the UK. Enterprise Ireland is ac-

tively encouraging client companies to enter and build exports in core Eurozone markets.

Speaking at International Markets Week, Heather Humphreys TD Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation said: “The Government, through Enterprise Ireland, is working to deliver a stronger, more diversified indigenous export sector with a larger presence in the Eurozone and other growth markets.

“There are great opportunities for international

ZOZIMUS on Dublin’s Anne’s Lane off Anne Street South has teamed up with Chef Jules Mak to present ‘Jules Mak @ Zozimus.’

It offers high-end Asian cuisine and will include exciting, extensive, innovative menus, with Dinner every evening from 5pm and Brunch from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Zozimus has also created a range of cocktails to complement the Asian flavours to add to its existing cocktails and spirits list of refined classics to experimental flavours.

Chef Jules Mak, a long-time friend of Zozimus owner Dery Desmond, has spent several months creating a bespoke menu for Zozimus, inspired by, but with a fresh take on, the offering of his successful Ranelagh restaurant ‘Mak at D6’.

Jules Mak said: “We’ve included some of our classic dishes from ‘Mak at D6’ but every dish has been influenced by the fresh setting of Zozimus.

“With Zozimus’ reputation for cock-

trade for ambitious Irish companies, and in that regard, I am allocating an additional €3m to Enterprise Ireland in 2019 to expand its global support

Jules Mak at Zozimus

tails, we took up the challenge to create new flavour combinations with modern twists on traditional flavours.

“Equal attention has been paid to the presentation, so that the food looks as beautifully stylish as the surroundings it’s served in.”

Brunch offers a choice of nine Dumplings & Bites, priced from €7 and seven Mains priced from €13.

Dinner includes fifteen starters from €7, a choice of eight different Dim Sum from €7, nine mains from €17 and a choice of sides.

services for Irish exporting companies.

“This will include an enhanced programme of trade visits and missions, inward buyer missions,

additional advisers on the ground and marketing campaigns around Irish capabilities, products and services in international markets.”

Dublin Food producer wins big DUBLIN based food producers Le Patissier, Kelkin Ireland and The Traditional Cheese Company scooped up awards at Blás na hÉireann 2018.

The event took place on October 6 in Dingle, Co Kerry and involved some of the fantastic food producers who are part of the Dunnes Stores Simply Better Collection.

The Bronze Award went to Mulhuddart company Le Patissier for their Simply Better Handmade Passion Fruit & Mango Mousse.

Ballymount based food producer Kel-

kin Ireland won Gold and Silver Awards for their Simply Better Fruit & Multi-Seed Muesli with Red Berries and their Simply Better Fruit & Nut Muesli respectively.

And the Traditional Cheese Company also received a Bronze Award for their Simply Better 30 Months Matured Vintage Cheddar.

Speaking after the awards, Diarmuid Murphy, Brand Manager for Dunnes Stores Simply Better Collection said: “The producer story is key to our brand, which is why the Blás na hÉireann Awards are so important to us.

“Not only do the awards celebrate the very best of Irish food and drink, they also recognise the passionate and creative food producers who are behind these great products.”

Pictured in Dingle. Co. Kerry at the Blás na hÉireann Awards 2018 with Diarmuid Murphy, Brand Manager, Dunnes Stores Simply Better, Robert Bullock from Mulhuddart Dublin winner of the Bronze award for his Mango & Passion Fruit Mousse Dessert for their Simply Better Le Patissier, which is available nationwide exclusively in Dunnes Stores.

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MARATHON MAN: ATHLETICS: OVER 17,000 athletes took

to the streets of the capital last Sunday for the annual race with over 1,000 volunteers and many more bottles of fluids on hand to hydrate one of the highlights of the athletics year.

Home favourite Mick Clohisey laid down a serious marker in his first time running the city streets, finishing sixth overall.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS BASKETBALL | CHAMPS REIGN COMES TO AN ABRUPT END

Temple toppled at first hurdle

by Warriors  sport@dublingazette.com

REIGNING Hula Hoop National cup champions Templeogue were knocked out of contention at the first hurdle after they suffered a 92-103 point loss to Garvey’s Tralee Warriors in front of a packed Oblates hall Saturday evening.

Paul Dick and Kieran Donaghy once again supplied solid performances for Tralee, but it was the slick shooting of Jordan Evans who racked up an impressive 31-points that saw the kingdom run out winners.

This will be Tralee’s first time to progress past the first round of the Pat Duffy Cup and they will next face UCC Demons.

It was one of a series of thrills, spills and upsets galore over the weekend as the opening round dished up some spectacular results across the board.

UCD Marian and Griffith College Swords Thunder booked their spots in the quarter-finals but it was the

Templeogue result in particular that caught the attention of basketball fans nationwide.

For Swords Thunder, they edged their way past the challenge of Maree 83-80 in their first round encounter.

They had trailed 48-40 at half-time but they fought back with Elijah Mays scoring 23 points with Isaac Westbrooks and Bobby Ahearn weighing in.

UCD Marian had 13-points to spare when they beat Moycullen 98-78.

Barry Drumm was the lead scorer with 23 points with Cathal Finn and Neil Baynes also chipping.

Meanwhile in the women’s Paudie O Connor National Cup on Sunday with Ambassador UCC Glanmire and Pyrobel Killester first to play in the Maradyke Arena.

The visitors started with a bang with Christa Reed proving to be a menace for Killester inside. Glanmire did just enough to hang around but found themselves trailing 44-46 at

Templeogue’s Lorcan Murphy takes on Tralee’s Fergal O’Sullivan. Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile

half time.

A huge final quarter from Annaliese Murphy and Imani Davis was just enough for Glanmire to take the lead.

Two big threes from Killester’s Tykyrah Williams brought it down to a one-point game but as the clock ran out their faith was sealed, Glanmire

took the win 73-72.

Elsewhere, in the President’s National Cup, DBS Eanna won 77-73 against Fr Mathews while Bad Bobs Tolka Rovers were 101-71 winners against LIT. Abbey Seals Dublin Lions bowed out to Scotts Lakers St Paul’s Killarney 92-78.

SPORT CONTACT INFO SPORTS EDITOR: Stephen Findlater sfindlater@dublingazette.com

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CLUB NOTES

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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for October 25: Numbers 2, 4, 10 and 21. No winner. Next Thursday’s Jackpot €10,000.

Winner of €100 Scott Robinson, €50 Henry Ross and Mairin Byrne. Joker Consolation Peter Flood.

Bingo continues every Monday at 8pm.

Best wishes to Karen O’Donovan who is taking up a new role as vice principal in Rosmini school in Drumcondra and will finish up after 15 years in Our Ladies Grove on Friday. As well as an active senior camogie player, Karen started and championed camogie for many years in Our Ladies Grove.

Congrats to our ladies U-15B footballers on winning the shield with a great victory over Craobh Chiaran 7-6 to 1-16.

Senior Footballers lost by three points to a strong St Vincent’s team in their last league game.

Great credit to the team and mentors on retaining Division 1 status in a highly competitive league and gave us great entertainment throughout the year.

Next Saturday, the U-21 team play St Sylvester’s in the U-21 championship in Marlay Park at 2.30pm.

Great win for Minor Hurlers in Q/F of Championship v Castleknock; U-21 hurlers had a comfortable Player of the Match Katie win v Syls in first round of championship.Great performances from Stephen Mulvanny,Murray Paddy and Captain Sarah Watchorn, Paddy Reilly at the back while up front Murphy after Tom Ahern Barry Mannion and Sean Casserley Clontarf’s Ladies IFC win.. excelled.

Picture:takes GAApics.

On Saturday next, our medal presentation com place in Aras Naomh Eoin commencing at 8.30pm.

Let’s celebrate a great year for BSJ Hurling with the Senior 2 and Junior A league medals being presented.

Our annual hurling fundraiser draw for a top prize of €2,500 takes place. A huge thanks to management and players across 3 teams with 73 people selling tickets in total.

DUBLIN MARATHON: SHAMROCK STAR THE FIRST IRISH HOME

Raheny’s Clohisey lays a big marker

Over 17,000 athletes took to the streets of the capital last Sunday for the annual race with over 1,000 volunteers and many more bottles of fluids on hand to hydrate one of the highlights of the athletics year  JAMES HENDICOTT

sport@dublingazette.com

MICK CLOHISEY laid down a serious marker in his first Dublin Marathon as the Raheny Shamrock’s athlete came in sixth overall around the city streets, having led in the early stages.

Clohisey could be seen striding out ahead of a pack of strong African runners in the early miles, opening up a small gap as the men headed past St Patrick’s and Christchurch Cathedral in the very early stages. He remained tight to the front headed through Phoenix Park 10kms in.

The Olympian fell away slightly but his time of 2.15.58 is the fast-

est by an Irish competitor at the event since 1991, a touch slower than his personal best of 2.14.55, in Seville earlier this year.

Clohisey has stepped up to the marathon successfully in recent years but missed the Dublin event due to focusing on the 2016 Rio Olympics and the World Championships in London in 2017.

“First time to run Dublin, the hometown, so I was really looking forward to this marathon,” he said.

“I got stuck in early on; it was quite a slow start but then eventually the lads started to pick it up after we left the park.

“I managed to reel off about six or seven lads from about 18 miles

on, so I just kept focusing ahead.

“I felt strong; one or two tough patches as always, but I enjoyed the atmosphere along the course.

“Some of the areas and crowds are just brilliant and you have in your head that it’s a nice finish so it gives you confidence. Really enjoyed it and happy to get the national title as well.”

Last year’s national champion, Gary O’Hanlon (Clonliffe Harriers AC) placed second in a personal best time of 2.17.11 with Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers AC) placing third 2.17.28, completing a Dublin one-two-three in the men’s national championship.

Ethiopian Assefa Bekele was the first man across the line in a

CUALA CONGRATULATIONS to our second hurlers who won the intermediate hurling championship on Sunday, beating St. Marks by 2-16 to 2-10 in the Final. Our second team will hurl in the Dublin Senior 2 Championship next season.

Applications are now open for Cuala Adult Ladies Section Coaching & Management teams 2019.

See the Cuala website for more details.

The Minor A hurlers wish to thank everyone for their fantastic support in Silverpark on Sunday.

The future is bright with these young lads and no doubt they’ll represent the club at adult level with distinction. Congrats to the junior and intermediates on their achievements and the minor boys will look forward to joining the adult ranks next season.

Bhí deireadh seachtaine iontach ag lucht camógaíochta Cuala. Ar

an Satharn, cé gur chailleadar an cluiche, d’imir Foireann B F 14 go hiontach vs St. Jude’s i gCorn Roinn 4. Bhuaigh an F14A Corn Roinn 2 vs Naomh Uinsionn. Agus bhuaigh F16 Corn Roinn 3 vs Commercials. Ar an Domhnach, bhuaigh Foireann F13A Sciath Roinn 2. Comhghaireas leo go léir.

Best of luck to all in this week’s Cuala lotto draw for the €12,500 jackpot.

Last week’s €100 lucky dip winner was Sheile Wallace.

All profits from the lotto are ring fenced for facility and pitch development. Sign up now at www.cualagaa. ie/lotto.

The Adult Ladies Section are holding a Night at the Dogs fundraiser on November 23. Tickets now available by emailing cualaladiesfundraising@ gmail.com. This promises to be a great night out with big demand for tickets so book yours early.

Mick Clohisey crosses the line as first Irish man home at the Dublin Marathon on Sunday. Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile

time of 2.13.24 with David Manja (South Africa) second in 2.13.33 closely followed by Joel Kiptoo (Kenya) in 2.13.42. The three had been together until less than two miles from the finish.

Lizzie Lee from Cork’s Leevale Athletics Club took home the ladies Irish title and also an impressive third place overall behind Mesera Dubiso (Ethiopia), who won in 2.33.49 followed by Motu Gedefa (Ethiopia) in 2.34.22.

Lee’s time was 2.35.05.

Patrick Monahan, from the Le Cheile club in Leixlip, suffered a rare defeat in the wheelchair race, with the four time champion and paralympic athlete coming second to Johnboy Smith by just over two minutes around the 42km course.

In total, over 17,000 athletes completed the bitterly cold race on Sunday morning, with 140,000 bottles of water, 40,000 bottles of Lucozade and 21,000 energy gels handed out, and over 1,000 volunteers helping things run smoothly. Competitors ran in bathtubs, boats, teddy bear outfits and pushing children.

Competitor Keith Russell, meanwhile, was given the Lord Mayor’s medal for his run in 2017, and the money it raised, and returned to the course again despite personal tragedy.

Russell’s daughter Alanna was the youngest-ever competitor in the Dublin Marathon, when Keith pushed her along the course in a wheelchair last year.

Alanna was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy with no speech or use of her arms and legs, but took on a new lease of life when out running with her dad.

In preparation for last year’s Dublin Marathon, they raised nearly €65,000 to buy a new minibus for the Meadows Respite Centre in Navan, which Alanna attended.

In December, Alanna passed away unexpectedly and Keith has shown incredible courage and determination to run again this year in memory of his daughter.

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: INCHICORE LEGEND SETS UP DERRY WIN

LOI SHORTS Bohs bow out of Europe SSE Airtricity U19 League Champions Bohemians bowed out of the UEFA Youth League after a 2-1 defeat by FC Midtjylland.

Goals from Casper Tengstedt and a Mitchell Byrne own goal secured the victory, cancelling out Ali Reghba’s first-half penalty.

Bohs got the all important lead and equalizer across the two legs that their play deserved. Again, excellent work down the flank, saw rightback Andy Lyons nip in front of a static Midtjylland defence to draw a foul for Reghba to score from the spot.

But the Danish side turned the tables in the second half and were back in front on aggregate eight minutes into the second half before taking the tie out of sight.

SIX SHELS IN IRISH PANEL

Conan Byrne celebrates one of his 77 goals for St Pat’s. Picture: Martin Doherty

Conan the warrior ends St Pat’s spell in fitting style  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

CONAN Byrne brought his St Patrick’s Athletic career to a spectacular conclusion as he created three of their goals in a 5-0 demolition of Derry City at Richmond Park.

That final-day win lifted the Saints above Bohemians and into fifth position in the league and return some optimism to the club as it faces into a period of change.

The winger delivered the news many fans had been dreading in the week leading up to the game as he revealed his six-year spell with the Inchicore club would come to an end.

The Swords man was the club’s second longestserving player and was a leader on and off the pitch, notching 77 goals in 249 appearances for the Athletic.

“It was good to sign off with a win,” the 33-yearold told the Dublin Gazette.

“I think that was impor-

tant. Ger [O’Brien, caretaker manager] was talking to us during the week about trying to get to the 50-point mark.

“We had two disappointing results against Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers, conceding two late goals, so it was important to get those two wins and convincing wins with clean sheets.

“I was brought to the club to create goals. I would have nearly preferred to get the assists rather than the goals while I was there.

“The goals were always a bonus. Creating goals was always my bread and butter, so I’m delighted to make that contribution.”

Director of football O’Brien was taking charge of his final game before handing the reins to Harry Kenny, who was assistant to Liam Buckley when the Saints last won the title in 2013.

Buckley, like Byrne, ended his long association with the club this year but the winger, who is a primary school teacher in

Rush, says the change of manager has little to do with his decision.

Pats have been fulltime over Byrne’s time at the club but training in the evenings, rather than the mornings as the likes of Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk do, suited his work schedule.

With the club now reverting to morning training, the former UCD, Sporting Fingal and Shelbourne man decided it was time to put his family and career first.

“I knew before Harry came in that whoever was going to be coming into the job would want to give the club the best opportunities to compete with the likes of Dundalk and Cork.

“I knew that was the way the club was going to go forward.

“Harry came in and, in fairrness, he did everything he could to try and keep me.

“He asked me to take a career break from my teaching to go forward, but ultimately I wasn’t able to

do that. I’m focused on that career now, first and foremost, and football will take a backseat.”

Over six years in Inchicore, Byrne has played in Europe and won everything there is to win domestically, but there’s one moment that sticks out over all others.

“I remember scoring four goals in Tallaght which, from a personal point of view, was a great moment.

I don’t think any player had

done that previously.

“The league-winning team of 2013 was excellent. But, over the career, the FAI Cup has been the biggest achievement.

“The moment when Christy Fagan scored that second goal – I don’t think I’ve had a better moment in football.

“To bottle that feeling, and open it sometimes when you’re down, it would get you in the right mood.”

Harry Kenny was unveiled as the new St Pat’s manager

SIX Shelbourne players were involved as Republic of Ireland under-17s progressed to the elite qualifying stage for next year’s European Championship in spite of a narrow 1-0 defeat to Serbia in their final group game.

Colin Bell’s side had opened their campaign with a resounding 14-0 win over Albania at the Serbian FA’s centre in Stara Pazova.

Shels striker Emily Whelan scored a hat-trick, while Reds teammate Jessica Ziu and Mia Dodd added two and one

respectively.

They were held to a scoreless draw by Wales in round two.

And Ireland will be in the pot for next year’s elite round despite being edged out by the hosts, who led from the 12th minute though Krstina Tanaskovic.

“We’re obviously happy to get qualification but disappointed with the result,” said Bell. “We were the better team throughout the game and couldn’t get the goal we deserved.”

Long lengthens tenure in charge of Bohemians BOHEMIAN have extended Keith Long’s tenure at the clubs as he signed a three-year deal to remain as first-team manager until the end of the 2021 season.

In his fourth year in charge, Long will retain his backroom team led by assistant manager Trevor Croly.

Long said of his extended deal: “I’m delighted to commit my future to the club. I think we’re a club going in the right direction.

“The connection between the players, supporters, staff and everyone involved is really strong.

“For me there was never any desire to be anywhere else other than here. I want to build upon the work we’ve started.

“The club are doing a lot of things right off the field and on the field, we can see some progression and lots of potential.

“I’m excited about the young players we have at the club that we’ve built up and brought through.

“Our culture is rich and our identity is clear. We’re not just a first team. There’s a lot going on in at the club with the community between the Foundation and the More Than A Club Project.

“With the players we’re brought through ourselves and now with our link-up with St Kevin’s, there is an awful lot to be positive about.”

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GERALDINE P MORANS CONGRATULATIONS to our AFL7 team on defeating Naomh Olaf in their final game of the season to clinch the league title and promotion to Division 6 next season.

This is their fourth promotion in six seasons and a huge reward for the hard work that the players and management put in weekly. Hard luck to Naomh Olaf in what was a very competitive but fair game and congratulations on getting promoted too.

There was no winner in this week’s lotto draw, the numbers were 7, 17, 26 and 30. Next week’s jackpot is €1,700, our lucky dip winners this week were Cathy Kelly and Dónall Ó Flatharta.

This week’s fixtures see the U8 boys host Kilmacud Crokes, U-9s away to Ballyboden, U-10s host O’Dwyers, U-11s are away to St Margarets and the U-14s host St Vincents in their final game with runner-up spot on the line. Good luck to all teams playing.

Our AGM will be held in St Brigids BNS 7.30pm on November 19 and another date for your diary is our Christmas Social to be held in The Gables Foxrock on Saturday, December 8; check out our website for more details.

Seapoint success AIL RUGBY  sport@dublingazette.com

SEAPOINT climbed one place up to eighth after breaking their duck with a 24-7 success against Tullamore at Kilbogget Park in AIL Division 2C. Tries from centre Dave O’Reilly, via a turnover, and replacement Steve Carroll, who sniped over from a close-in ruck, sealed the result for Eric Miller’s outfit.

They led 10-7 at halftime thanks to out-half Bain Champion slicing in between two defenders for his converted score.

The win was Seapoint’s first win of the campaign in the fourth round of the competition.

In Division 2A, Blackrock College RFC fell

33-7 to UL Bohemians at an All-Ireland League m e n’s a n d wo m e n’s League double header at Stradbrook.

T h e s u n ny c o n d i tions and pristine pitch were to UL’s liking with winger Adrian Enright opening his account for this year with a brace, while Harry Fleming and James Ryan also touched down. Out-half Robbie Bourke kicked three conversions to take his season’s tally to 25 points, ahead of next Saturday’s trip to table toppers Navan.

For Rock, the loss sees them drop to seventh place in the division with two wins from four outings.

Blackrock are on the road to face Queen’s University next Saturday.

SOCCER: UCD BOSS NOEL KEALY SAYS CLUB ON THE RISE AFTER

Youthful Waves season of growth ends too soon WOMEN’S NATIONAL LEAGUE  DAVE DONNELLY

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UCD Waves manager Noel Kealy admits it’s been a difficult season of transition for the Students, but he’s more than happy with the growth shown by his young side over the season.

Waves finished sixth in the eight-team Women’s National League this season, two places down on last season’s fourth-place finish, and were knocked out of the FAI Cup at the semi-final stage.

Last year, College reached the final – losing out narrowly to Cork City in the showpiece even at the Aviva Stadium – and captured the WNL Shield.

Stats don’t tell the whole story, however: UCD lost Irish internationals Aine O’Gorman, Karren Duggan and Claire Walsh to Peamount United over the off-season.

Striker Dearbhaile

Beirne opted to make the same journey in July, meaning Kealy has been charged with guiding a very inexperienced group of players through the rigours of senior football.

“I’m really pleased with the season,” Kealy told the Dublin Gazette.

“We started off the season with a bunch of new players.

“We’ve worked during the season to try and get them to blend and anybody who’s played us over the past few months has seen that start to come to fruition.”

UCD signed off the season with a 1-1 draw at home to a Wexford Youths side chasing the league and cup double at the Aviva on Sunday.

The Students were the better side for the better part of the game and were unfortunate to go behind to an Ally O’Keefe own goal before Sinéad Gaynor struck spectacularly two minutes from time.

Kealy feels that sort of performance is what the squad have been building too for the past few months as his passing philosophy takes shape.

Waves have shipped a couple of heavy defeats as players learn lessons the hard way at the top level, but a few tactical tweaks have allowed them to compete while continuing to develop.

For Kealy, the only pity is that the season has come to an end right when

his team have begun to hit their stride.

“You have to compromise that sort of game [sometimes]. We’re not a long-ball team. We don’t have the players to go and chase down long balls. “ We h ave to p l ay through the numbers, and if you look at the development they’ve taken over the past six months, the last three in particular, it’s really come together.

“I’m pleased, but it’s just a pity the season has

to end now.”

Some of the UCD squad will keep ticking over during the winter with the intervarsity teams, while Kealy will run light training sessions until preseason begins in the new year.

“We’re running light sessions now through the winter on a once-a-week basis to keep them ticking through, but once we get past Christmas it’ll start to pick up into preseason.”

Delany ready for T20 challenge

Laura Delany, right, leads Ireland into the T20 World Cup. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

IRISH women’s cricket captain Laura Delany is hoping her side can make their mark at the T20 World Cup in thje Caribbean which gets under way on November 11.

They play warm-up games on November 4 against Bangladesh in Guyana and on November 7 against Sri Lanka in Antigua before facing Australia in the first of four group games.

“That will be a tough one first up but it’s always good to face a tough team in the first game,” the Rathfarnham woman said.

“We’re looking forward to the challenge of playing the best teams in the world. We’ve obviously had a lot of fixtures over the last 6-10 months, and we’ve shown at times that we are more than capable of competing with the best.

“We’ve a lot of firepower in our batting lineup and we’ve shown we’re more than capable of holding our own with the ball.

“Our biggest challenge will be being consistent and putting the two together in the same match.”

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BIG TURNOVER

UCD Waves celebrate a Rachel Doyle goal against Peamount United this season.

Picture: Eoin Noonan/ Sportsfile

HOCKEY: WHITECHURCH PARK CLUB MAKE IT A DOUBLE

Reds in the pink with double Leinster wins LEINSTER LEAGUE DIVISION ONE  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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FLYING FIFTEEN

National YC’s world champs get big boost

NEXT September’s Flying Fifteen World Championships received a big boost with Subaru coming on board as the sponsor for the event which takes place at the National Yacht Club and Dublin Bay from September 2-13.

As well as announcing the sponsorship of the Flying Fifteen World Championships, Subaru becomes a sponsor and corporate vehicle partner of the National Yacht Club. Ronan Beirne, Commodore National Yacht Club is pictured with Sean Dunne, Director, Subaru Ireland at the launch.

CORINTHIAN made hay as the sun shone on bank holiday weekend with both their men and women enjoying Leinster Division One victories on Saturday at Whitechurch Park.

With the rest of the provincial top tier either at the intervarsities or having a rest weekend, the reds were bolstering their hopes in the regional leagues.

For the women, they continued their perfect start to the campaign as they fought back from 1-0 down against title rivals Monkstown to win 2-1.

Town had Irish international Niamh Atcheler in their line-up for the first time following her return from New Zealand following four years in the southern hemisphere.

How much she plays this season remains up in the air but she played her part in defence as the Rathdown outfit went into half-time 1-0 up. Rachel Moore created the goal, her baseline run earning a corner which Sadbhbh Hoban-Logan struck into the backboard from the top.

In a great contest, Corinthian fought back in the second half and were level when Jess McGrane ran onto a short corner deflection on the reverse.

Caoimhe Proud-Murphy – in her first game back after injury – scored the winner following good link-up play down the right to dive and get a touch into the goal.

It was their third successive win of the campaign and moves them into a share of second spot with Glenanne, one point back from Trinity but with a game in hand.

On the men’s side, the reds had few concerns in beating an under-strength Portrane 11-1 in Division One with hat tricks from Ian Stewart, Davy Howard and Glenn Holmes.

Portrane were without a number of key men for the tie including Chris Neville who

Corinthian’s Lauren McGrane holds off Monkstown’s Eimear Horan. Picture: Adrian Boehm

was part of the Round Tower, Lusk footballers panel who won the Dublin intermediate championship last weekend in Parnell Park.

The win lifted Corinthian into the top three in the regional division which will be all-important this season with the top three guaranteed of playing in the EYHL Division 2 at the very least.

On that front, Trevor Dagg’s side face a huge battle in EYHL2 when they will come up against the other unbeaten side, Belfast’s Instonians.

Inst - who feature Olympian Mikey Watt hammered UCC on opening day while Corinthian got the better of Kilkeel 6-2 in their first tie in the newly introduced division.

UCD end long wait for win in Limerick AIL DIVISION 1A  sport@dublingazette.com

UCD climbed three places up to third in rugby’s All-Ireland League Division 1A table after running out impressive 31-19 bonus point winners over Garryowen at Dooradoyle.

It is a measure of College’s current progress under head coach Andy Skehan that this was their first win at the Limerick venue since November 2015.

Their settled pack, which

includes former Leinster Academy hooker Sean McNulty, proved more than a match for the Light Blues, allied to the smart finishing of their backs.

Garryowen were staring at their second successive defeat when trailing 19-7 at half-time.

Their well-oiled lineout maul produced a try for hooker Liam Cronin - his replacement Diarmuid Barron drove over in the second half and his Munster Academy colleague Liam Coombes also got on the scoresheet - but fast-starting

UCD made sure they could not be reeled in on this occasion.

D a v i d H e a v e y, w h o impressed for Blackrock College during the 2017 Leinster Schools Senior Cup, announced himself at All-Ireland League level with two snappy tries from the right wing.

Leinster ‘A’ number 8 Ronan Foley crossed for his third try of the campaign, while scrum half Nick Peters and Tim Carroll, a late inclusion at full-back, completed a memorable fivetry display.

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NAOMH OLAF WELL done to the U-21 hurlers on a very good championship start, beating Clanna Gael Fontenoy on Saturday.

Hard luck to the minor hurlers, though, who lost an excellent quarter final to Faughs after extra time on Sunday. Equally hard luck to the Junior 1 footballers who lost their league decider to Geraldine Morans’s in another very good match. They do earn promotion to Division 6 however.

Sarah Kinsella and her team deserve great credit for raising €6,400 for two charities, Nurture and Laura Lynn, from the recent Ladies’ Night which they organised in the club.

AGM takes place on Thursday, November 8 at 8pm in the clubhouse. Lotto numbers 6, 16, 27. No Jackpot winner. Next week’s Jackpot €1,900. Get your ticket early in club or through website.

Naomh Olaf’s U-13 girls celebrate their Division 3 shield success

SHANKILL THE juvenile academy, sponsored by O’Donnell’s Pharmacy, is back in action this Saturday at 10am in our winter quarters St Laurence College.

Please come along and give the Academy a try.

The cost is only €2 per child each week and there is no annual subscription.

All equipment is provided free and qualified coaches are always in attendance, its all about having fun with your friends.

Our AGM will be held on Monday, November 19 at 8pm in St Anne’s Recourse centre Shankill.

Nominations for committee and notice of motions must be with the club secretary ASAP. There was no draw this week as Bray Lakers were using the pub for a fundraiser.

The following is the

result for Sunday, October 21.

The Chase the Ace draw in Brady’s.

There was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Derek Byrne.

This week’s jackpot is €1,350.

Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 available in the pub or from club members.

Check our Facebook page to see the summer camp and club birthday party videos produced

by Lava Digital Marketing it’s a fantastic view as to what our club is all about and also see some fantastic photographs by our club photographer Liza Mitton.

We are currently looking for new players for our Adult Ladies and Adult Men’s football teams please contact GPO Steve Davis 087 6414123 or email stevedavis203@gmail.com.

FOOTBALL: CROKES WIN TITLE AFTER EIGHT-YEAR WAIT

Inspirational Mannion fires Kilmacud to SFC SFC FINAL Kilmacud Crokes 2-12 St Jude’s 0-13  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

PAUL MANNION was the star as Kilmacud Crokes brought a first Dublin senior football title since 2010 back to Stillorgan on Monday night, the Crokes men looking consistently in charge against a Jude’s side nervously searching for their first title.

Mannion scored 1-6 without a single wide in an imperious performance as Crokes led from start to finish.

Jude’s did briefly threaten a second half recovery as both sides had battled through a sloppy opening period with things taking off after the break.

In fitting with the weight of expectation, the two sides spent the opening exchanges feeling each other out with lots of scrappy contests in midfield and little in the danger zone.

Mannion slotted a point from wide on the right for Crokes and his Kilmacud side having much of the better territory in the early stages.

Further scores from Mannion and Shane Cun-

ningham helped Crokes open up a 0-3 to 0-0 lead 11 minutes in, with Jude’s struggling to work their way into the game.

Crokes’ attacks were s e e i n g t h e m we ave between Jude’s defenders, while the Tymon North club had been firmly held at arm’s length.

Mannion had hit another before Jude’s finally got even attempted their first point of the game in the 17th minute with Niall Coakley scoring a wellwon free by a scrappy, pressuring Simon King.

The success did briefly spur Jude’s to life but they were unquestionably suffering a nervous, half at the attacking end of the pitch, a far cry from the side that picked apart holders St Vincent’s in the semi-final.

Mannion punished them again with Seamus Ryan responding. Craig Dias slotted calmly over at the other end and Coakley hit back with a free.

In a way, the half had a real sense of the game not really having started yet, cagey and bitty. Crokes had comfortably had the better and led 0-7 to 0-3, with only Simon King particularly impressing for Jude’s.

Kevin McManamon came to life straight after

Kilmacud Crokes’ Paul Mannion lines up a score under pressure from Tom Lahiff.

Picture: Niall O’Connell/Knock Photos

the break, slotting a fantastic point from a right angle, only to see imperious Dublin teammate Mannion grab his fifth point on the turn at the other end. The game was coming to life and Crokes were still having the better of it.

The following minutes were Jude’s at their best, their half forward line run-

ning hard at the Crokes defence. Seamus Ryan hit two as the gap closed to a single point and Crokes briefly looked to be swimming against the tide.

The Stillorgan side responded fast, though, first through Mannion, and then with Pat Burke slotting into the Jude’s goal after a weaving run, to stretch the Stillorgan

side’s lead to 1-9 to 0-7 with 20 minutes left.

While McManamon kept Jude’s ticking over, it was fast starting to look like they’d need a goal.

Instead, they ultimately conceded one, with Mannion nutmegging the Jude’s ‘keeper with three minutes remaining and confirming Crokes victory.

Olafs staying up in AHL2 AHL2 RELEGATION P/OFF Naomh Olaf 2-17 Kilmacud Crokes 2-13  sport@dublingazette.com

NAOMH Olaf ’s senior hurlers retained Division 2 status to end a tough season, marked by injuries, absences and some poor performances, on a high note.

They avoided relegation from the championship in thrilling fashion with a win over Round

Towers with a display of outstanding point scoring.

And they followed up with another rousing success in their big one against nearest neighbours and rivals Kilmacud Crokes in the match to decide which team would compete in Division 2 in 2019 and who would be demoted.

There was little between the teams in the first half as every

ball was fought for and both teams were giving their all. Crokes had slightly the better of it at half time, leading 0-11 to 1-6, the Olafs goal courtesy of Eoin Foley.

The second period started well for the Sandyford side with a point from play and another from a William O’Flynn free levelling matters but then Crokes made a big statement as they found the net.

Indeed, a disastrous three minute spell saw the writing on the wall for Naomh Olaf as Kilmacud found the net to lead by four and, a couple of minutes later, John Connors saw red as he received his second yellow.

B u t t h ey d i d n o t accept their fate and, in the last five minutes, they produced a magical turnaround which had their supporters in

delirium.

A massive pointed free from inside his own half by captain Seán Bourke and a point from play by stalwart Declan O’Dwyer sparked a run of four points in succession to swing things around quickly.

And to finish the party Eoin Foley found the net for the second time to record an incredible 2-17 to 2-13 victory and safety in the second tier.

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HURLING: FIRHOUSE ROAD CLUB EVENTUALLY PREVAIL IN FINAL EPIC

Cuala crowned the inter champs in Chanel

Ballyboden St Enda’s Conal Keaney and Kilmacud Crokes’s Ross O’Carroll battle for the ball. Picture: John Kirwan

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2-15 1-15

BALLYBODEN St Enda’s magnificent final record stood firm as they took home the Dublin Senior Hurling Championship title on Sunday at the second attempt ahead of Kilmacud Crokes at Parnell Park.

It ended a five-year wait for the title and means they have won in each of their last seven final appearances since making the breakthrough in 2007.

The victory came from a spellbinding contest, one which ebbed and flowed, living up to the billing that preceded this replay with both sides have periods of control.

The Firhouse Road club got off to an excellent start with Conor McCormack providing an almost nonchalant finish into an empty net a few yards out within three minutes. It came after a cutting through-ball from the Boden left confounded both defence and goalkeeper.

St Enda’s looked the better side in the opening 15 minutes but, from then on, Crokes were to have their best period and

could easily have done enough to win it.

Boden had led by 1-5 to 0-3 before Crokes closed the gap to a single score.

Marc Howard – a key figure in the drawn first final – won Crokes a penalty after a winding run in to the Boden defence but injured himself in the process.

He proved a huge loss to Crokes, the injury confounded by a poor penalty from Oisin O’Rorke who chipped the resulting chance straight down the middle. Gary Maguire blocked and Boden ultimately came out of the resulting chaos on top.

Nevertheless, Crokes went in ahead at half time with O’Rorke going some way to atone as he smashed a goal past Maguire on the whistle and sent the men in purple and yellow in at the break with a 1-9 to 1-7 lead, and the momentum.

As has been the way with these two, Boden wiped the score back to all square within 90 seconds of the restart. Conal Keaney and Paul Ryan had been doing much of the damage and after Boden leveled up on points, Ryan fired an unstoppable free into the Crokes goal, and restored breathing space.

Even from there it was nip and tuck and Crokes threatened to close in. The Stillorgan men had brought it back to just a sin-

HURLING

gle point by the time the half headed into injury time.

Briefly, it looked like they might drag things into extra time with O’Rorke in particular a constant threat.

Boden calmed their nerves, though.

They ran the ball a little, pointed a couple of critical scores late on, and celebrated their return to the top on their knees when the whistle sounded, running out 2-15 to

1-15 winners in one of the best senior final match ups in living memory.

Boden go on to face Westmeath side Clonkill, with the fixture already set for Parnell Park next Sunday, at 2pm.

Unfortunate Crokes had finally seen off their nemesis in double All Ireland champions Cuala at the semi-final stage, but nevertheless suffer a third straight final defeat.

Kilmacud Crokes’ Lorcan McMullen under pressure. Picture: John Kirwan

CUALA were crowned Dublin intermediate hurling champions when defeating St Mary’s in Sunday’s decider at Chanel, Parnell’s, running out 2-16 to 2-10 winners in the decider.

The Dalkey men did it the hard way after trailing by four points, 1-7 to 0-6, at the interval with Joey Cannon hitting the Mark’s goal, his first of two.

Former Dublin senior David ‘Dotsy’ O’Callaghan was also in fine form and he tallied 0-6 over the hour.

Cannon’s second goal came early in the second-half and at that stage Mark’s looked well on their way to victory.

However, a scoring surge around the midpoint of the second-half had Cuala back in contention.

They scored six points without reply and Niall Keane’s long-range effort brought the sides level, 2-8 to 0-14.

Inside the last ten minutes, a Cuala penalty was converted by their keeper Ryan Di Felice.

He then put away a long-range free as Cuala maintained their sprint for the finish.

In added time, Naoise Waldron made sure of victory with Cuala’s second goal, bringing his personal tally to 1-3 overall.

Murphy ended with seven points in total while Di Felice was got 1-2 from frees overall as part of their key scoring outlets.

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Magee heralds the efforts of key players DUBLIN SENIOR FOOTBALL FINAL Kilmacud Crokes 2-12 St. Judes 0-13  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

KILMACUD CROKES comanager Johnny Magee heralded the efforts of star man Paul Mannion as his side took the Dublin senior football title on Monday night.

The Dublin forward hit an impeccable 1-6 for the Stillorgan men - without a single wide - and hit several of his points from tight angles. Mannion’s scores proved the difference as Crokes took control in seeing off St Jude’s at Parnell Park.

“Mannion was very good. Delighted. He was very good on the ball. He was economical,” Magee said after the game. “He sensed when the opportunities were there.”

“We knew that Jude’s were coming with a competitive edge so we knew we’d have to move the ball quickly,” Magee said of the contest.

“If the opportunity was there to take a score, we take it. Obviously there were times there when they had numbers behind the ball.

“We had to be patient,” Magee said of the slowpaced early part of the game. “Yes, it’s frustrating.

But you have to pick your holes and go when the chances come up.

“Looking at the lads we had, the talent in the group – we knew that there was definitely a Championship in the team.

Kilmacud Crokes beat St Judes in the Dublin Senior Football Final Photograph: Niall O’Connell/@KnockPhotos

“Looking at the lads we had,

the talent in the group – we knew that there was definitely a Championship in the team

Kilmacud Crokes celebrate victory. Photo: Steven Dagg

“And we knew that it wasn’t going to be easy but if we got the right mix of football and knowing how to get the ball back when we didn’t have it.”

Magee’s Crokes will have a couple of weeks to regroup before heading into the Leinster Championship. While the Stillorgan

scoreboard ticking over.”

“The goals came at really crucial times for us, we were backs against the wall. I was telling Pat [Burke] to put that goal over the bar, but he didn’t listen, he just put his foot through it and I was delighted to see it go in. We were only a couple of points ahead. Fair play

club - once a separate hurling and footballing entity missed out on winning the double when Ballyboden St Enda’s got the better of them in the hurling final on Sunday, the title is the clubs first Dublin senior win since 2014, and first in the football since 2010.

Mannion himself spoke

to RTE Sport after the contest, and talked about the team, as opposed to his own starring efforts.

“We knew it was going to be a really tough game, Jude’s are a dogged team,” Mannion said. “We saw how they came back against Vincent’s, so we knew we had to keep the

to him, he went for it and it came off.”

“We’ve learnt from our losses over the years.

It’s nice to cash in on that experience. It’s my first ever championship medal with Kilmacud Crokes, and it’s nice to fill in that gap a little bit.”